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STRAIGHT OF

GEORGIA DELTADELTA

John Calder

Superintendent of SchoolsDelta School District

John Calder

Superintendent of SchoolsDelta School District

PRESENTATION TOPICSPRESENTATION TOPICS

1. Public education in B.C. and the role of the Ministry of Education

2. The Delta School District– Facts about the community– Facts about the school district

3. Elementary schools in Delta– Overview of Delta Schools– Organization of elementary schools– The learning climate and the curriculum– Extra curricular, volunteer and enrichment activities

4. Delta School District Student Performance

5. Three good reasons to study in Delta

1. Public education in B.C. and the role of the Ministry of Education

2. The Delta School District– Facts about the community– Facts about the school district

3. Elementary schools in Delta– Overview of Delta Schools– Organization of elementary schools– The learning climate and the curriculum– Extra curricular, volunteer and enrichment activities

4. Delta School District Student Performance

5. Three good reasons to study in Delta

PUBLIC EDUCATION IN B.C. PUBLIC EDUCATION IN B.C.

Funds B.C. Schools

Determines the Curriculum

Determines the Achievement Standards

B.C. Ministry of Education Vision Is to Develop and Maintain:

Funds B.C. Schools

Determines the Curriculum

Determines the Achievement Standards

B.C. Ministry of Education Vision Is to Develop and Maintain:

The Role Of The Ministry Of EducationThe Role Of The Ministry Of Education

“ an Education System That Is Measurably the Best in Canada”

“ an Education System That Is Measurably the Best in Canada”

PUBLIC EDUCATION IN B.C. PUBLIC EDUCATION IN B.C.

Emphasis of B.C. public education is on providing students with a quality educational system that is the best in Canada and that enables students to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become adult citizens who are responsible, and contributing members of society.

Emphasis of B.C. public education is on providing students with a quality educational system that is the best in Canada and that enables students to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become adult citizens who are responsible, and contributing members of society.

94% of B.C. children attend public schools

Most Asian international students who decide to study in Canada come to B.C.

94% of B.C. children attend public schools

Most Asian international students who decide to study in Canada come to B.C.

DELTADELTA

The CommunityThe Community

Quick FactsQuick Facts

30 minute drive to downtown Vancouver

20 minute drive to Vancouver international airport

10 minute drive to Victoria ferries

95,000 residents living in a suburban community with modern homes in a natural setting. Residents enjoy a good standard of living.

Best climate in the region

Safe community with the lowest crime rate in the Lower Mainland

30 minute drive to downtown Vancouver

20 minute drive to Vancouver international airport

10 minute drive to Victoria ferries

95,000 residents living in a suburban community with modern homes in a natural setting. Residents enjoy a good standard of living.

Best climate in the region

Safe community with the lowest crime rate in the Lower Mainland

DELTADELTA

17,800 students (ages 5 to 18 years)

26 elementary schools, 3 junior high schools and 4 high schools

Excellent educational reputation. Delta performs at the top or near the top provincially, nationally and internationally on tests of literacy, numeracy and science.

Small ESL populations in many schools – high percentage of Canadian students

Well developed International student program in high schools which maintains a diversity of students from Asia, Europe, South America and Mexico

17,800 students (ages 5 to 18 years)

26 elementary schools, 3 junior high schools and 4 high schools

Excellent educational reputation. Delta performs at the top or near the top provincially, nationally and internationally on tests of literacy, numeracy and science.

Small ESL populations in many schools – high percentage of Canadian students

Well developed International student program in high schools which maintains a diversity of students from Asia, Europe, South America and Mexico

Quick FactsQuick FactsThe School DistrictThe School District

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSDELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

26 Elementary Schools

Size Ranges From 200 to 650 Students

Elementary School Population Is 10,400 Students

620 Teachers and 42 Administrators

Schools Are Staffed With Experienced, Government Certified Teachers and Experienced School Administrators.

26 Elementary Schools

Size Ranges From 200 to 650 Students

Elementary School Population Is 10,400 Students

620 Teachers and 42 Administrators

Schools Are Staffed With Experienced, Government Certified Teachers and Experienced School Administrators.

OverviewOverview


School buildings and playgrounds are well maintainedSchool buildings and playgrounds are well maintained

OverviewOverview

Schools are orderly, disciplined and well equipped with

libraries, computer labs, gymnasiums, multi-purpose

rooms and grass playing fields

Schools are orderly, disciplined and well equipped with

libraries, computer labs, gymnasiums, multi-purpose

rooms and grass playing fields


OverviewOverview


OverviewOverview

Most schools are located in quiet, suburban

communities close to where students live

Most schools are located in quiet, suburban

communities close to where students live

Most students can walk to schoolMost students can walk to school


OverviewOverview


Schools are safe, caring places where

students come to learn

Schools are safe, caring places where

students come to learn

OverviewOverview


OverviewOverview


Children enter kindergarten at age 5– Class size is 20 students maximum

Grades 1, 2, and 3 are the primary grades (ages 6, 7, 8)

– Teachers are literacy experts and the focus is on language learning

– Class size is 22 students maximum

Grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 are the intermediate grades (ages 9, 10, 11, 12)

– Teachers have at least one specialist area but generally teach all subjects


Children enter kindergarten at age 5– Class size is 20 students maximum

Grades 1, 2, and 3 are the primary grades (ages 6, 7, 8)

– Teachers are literacy experts and the focus is on language learning


Grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 are the intermediate grades (ages 9, 10, 11, 12)

– Teachers have at least one specialist area but generally teach all subjects


OrganizationOrganization


The school day begins at 8:30 and ends at 2:45 Monday to Friday

Students have a 15 minute recess in the morning and about 45 minutes at lunch

Students have holidays at : Thanksgiving (October - 1 day)Remembrance Day (November – 1 day)

Christmas (December - 2 weeks) Spring (March – 1 week) Easter (April – 2 days)

Victoria Day (May – 1 day)

Students attend school approximately 188 days each year

The school day begins at 8:30 and ends at 2:45 Monday to Friday

Students have a 15 minute recess in the morning and about 45 minutes at lunch

Students have holidays at : Thanksgiving (October - 1 day)Remembrance Day (November – 1 day)

Christmas (December - 2 weeks) Spring (March – 1 week) Easter (April – 2 days)

Victoria Day (May – 1 day)

Students attend school approximately 188 days each year

OrganizationOrganization

School years begins in September and ends in JuneSchool years begins in September and ends in June

Emphasis is on academic performance and citizenship

Subjects are integrated to promote deeper understanding and learning

Classrooms are more student centered than teacher directed:

– Teachers guide the learning process

– Students work together

– Students “talk to learn”

– Students are supported by their group

– Classrooms are active

Emphasis is on academic performance and citizenship

Subjects are integrated to promote deeper understanding and learning

Classrooms are more student centered than teacher directed:

– Teachers guide the learning process

– Students work together

– Students “talk to learn”

– Students are supported by their group

– Classrooms are active

The Learning EnvironmentThe Learning Environment


Students learn more than facts, they learn:– How to find, understand and use information

– The relationships and connection among concepts

Students learn more than facts, they learn:– How to find, understand and use information

– The relationships and connection among concepts



Elementary schools are safe, caring places where students learn to take responsibility and be accountable for their actions

Elementary schools actively teach social responsibility. Students learn respect for others and how to become responsible and contributing members of society.

Elementary schools are safe, caring places where students learn to take responsibility and be accountable for their actions

Elementary schools actively teach social responsibility. Students learn respect for others and how to become responsible and contributing members of society.

Schools provide approximately 5 hours of instruction per day

Students study:

Schools provide approximately 5 hours of instruction per day

Students study:

The Grade 5 and 6 CurriculumThe Grade 5 and 6 Curriculum

– Fine arts

– Physical education

– Second language (French)

– Personal planning

– Fine arts

– Physical education

– Second language (French)

– Personal planning

– English language arts

– Social studies

– Mathematics

– Science

– English language arts

– Social studies

– Mathematics

– Science



Students participate in:Students participate in:

Extra Curricular Programs and Volunteer Activities:Extra Curricular Programs and Volunteer Activities:

Field trips

Sports including volleyball, basketball, skating, skiing, swimming, field hockey, soccer, canoeing and track and field

Talent shows

Field trips

Sports including volleyball, basketball, skating, skiing, swimming, field hockey, soccer, canoeing and track and field

Talent shows

Students receive award certificates with seals for their participation in these activities.

Students receive award certificates with seals for their participation in these activities.

Christmas and spring music concerts

Citizenship and service clubs including safety patrol, office helpers, recycling, library monitors, peer mediators, Terry Fox run and SPCA volunteers

Christmas and spring music concerts

Citizenship and service clubs including safety patrol, office helpers, recycling, library monitors, peer mediators, Terry Fox run and SPCA volunteers


Extra Curricular Programs and Volunteer Activities:Extra Curricular Programs and Volunteer Activities:

Language Arts (English, Social Studies, Second Language) 35% of timeLanguage Arts (English, Social Studies, Second Language) 35% of time

Science, Math and Technology (Math, Science and Computer Studies) 30% of timeScience, Math and Technology (Math, Science and Computer Studies) 30% of time

Physical Education 10% of timePhysical Education 10% of time

Fine Arts 10% of timeFine Arts 10% of time

Selected Studies 10% of timeSelected Studies 10% of time

Personal Planning 5% of timePersonal Planning 5% of time


Sample Timetable:Sample Timetable:


Math Stretch

Write Stretch

Art Stretch

Math Stretch

Write Stretch

Art Stretch

Enrichment Programs for Gifted StudentsEnrichment Programs for Gifted Students


Science Fairs

Science Challenge

Math Challenge

Math Celebration

Science Fairs

Science Challenge

Math Challenge

Math Celebration

Other OpportunitiesOther Opportunities

The FOUNDATION SKILLS ASSESSMENT (FSA) tests all grade 4 & grade 7 students in B.C. on their skills in:

The FOUNDATION SKILLS ASSESSMENT (FSA) tests all grade 4 & grade 7 students in B.C. on their skills in:


Student Performance in Literacy and NumeracyStudent Performance in Literacy and Numeracy

Delta ranks 2nd in the province on this assessmentDelta ranks 2nd in the province on this assessment

Reading comprehension

Writing

Numeracy

Reading comprehension

Writing

Numeracy

Grade 4Grade 4 Grade 7Grade 7

ReadingReadingDelta 88% Delta 88%

Province 80% Province 81%

Delta 88% Delta 88%


WritingWritingDelta 94% Delta 84%


Delta 94% Delta 84%


NumeracyNumeracyDelta 87% Delta 89%


Delta 87% Delta 89%



Student ResultsStudent Results

The FOUNDATION SKILLS ASSESSMENT is

conducted each year in May and assesses students in

Grade 4, 7 and 10 in 67 school districts

The FOUNDATION SKILLS ASSESSMENT is

conducted each year in May and assesses students in

Grade 4, 7 and 10 in 67 school districts

Delta ranks 2nd in the province on this assessmentDelta ranks 2nd in the province on this assessment

THE DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICTTHE DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT

1. Delta is a good community in which to raise and educate children.


3 Good Reasons to Study in Delta3 Good Reasons to Study in Delta

Safe, natural setting close to Vancouver

Residents enjoy a good standard of living

Good choice of recreation and sports facilities

Most sunshine and mildest temperatures in the region

Lowest crime rate in the Lower Mainland

Safe, natural setting close to Vancouver

Residents enjoy a good standard of living

Good choice of recreation and sports facilities

Most sunshine and mildest temperatures in the region

Lowest crime rate in the Lower Mainland


2. The Delta School District has an excellent reputation

2. The Delta School District has an excellent reputation


Schools are safe, caring places

Schools are well managed by experienced administrators

Schools offer strong educational programs delivered by experienced teachers

Delta students consistently perform at or near the top on provincial, national, and international assessments

Schools offer a variety of extra-curricular activities

Schools are safe, caring places

Schools are well managed by experienced administrators

Schools offer strong educational programs delivered by experienced teachers

Delta students consistently perform at or near the top on provincial, national, and international assessments

Schools offer a variety of extra-curricular activities


3. The Delta School District offers International Students a well planned program of studies



Homestay program with Canadian families

Full integration with Canadian students

Counselors assigned to work directly with international students to ensure academic success

Many schools have a very low ESL population with over 95% English – speaking Canadian students

A diversity of students from different countries

Homestay program with Canadian families

Full integration with Canadian students

Counselors assigned to work directly with international students to ensure academic success

Many schools have a very low ESL population with over 95% English – speaking Canadian students

A diversity of students from different countries





2. The Delta School District

has an excellent reputation

2. The Delta School District

has an excellent reputation



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